But if your a local, even this probably isn't as thrilling to see as it was for me. We saw 2 in the pond on the first hole and 2 more sunning themselves up on the bank bordering the 9th fairway. Bayou's greatest attribute was that they have alligators on the course, which being from New Jersey, was a first for me playing with them. The price of $39 to ride weekday twilight (they didn't permit us to walk) seemed definatley pricey for the quality of the course. The course was lacking in 2nd cut grass approaching most greens. The greens played fair and somewhat fast, but because of this grass/rough, which really bordered most greens, chipping close to the hole seemed impossible.
I'd almost rather be using my irons from a concrete surface. Your club kind of sinks into the grass on your swing thus providing to much of a divot causing you to lose distance control and distance altogether on your iron shots. I guess it's fesque or the really soft grass that your ball will rest up on, but when you go to hit the ball it's very difficult to make clean contact. I guess what I liked least about it, however, is the type of grass the course rests upon exception being the fairways. There aren't really any unique holes to remember. The course itself is straight forward, long, and for the most part boring. Visit course is fairly similar to an over-priced tourist trap. As well as year-round golf, Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana offer other attractions that include beaches, bars, casinos, horse racing and world famous wildlife sanctuaries as well as some of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the deep south. There are a multitude of accommodations here ranging from campgrounds and RV parks to B&B’s, motels and boutique inns to opulent five star hotels.
You can fly into Lake Charles but the largest international airport is in Houston Texas just 140 miles due west. Lake Charles is just off of Interstate 10 in southwest Louisiana. And, if you love food and plenty of it then you have to chow down on local delicacies like crawfish, gumbo, jambalaya and boudin, a spicy combination of beef or pork and rice sausage that varies from restaurant or meat market that you can if you decide to explore the Southwestern Louisiana Boudin Trail. Lake Charles and southwest Louisiana also host over 75 special events including Mardi Gras, the Black Heritage, Cajun French Music and Food and, the Contraband Days Pirate Festivals for your after game amusement and entertainment. Back on-shore, Captain Erik Rue and his co-captains filleted our catch and we ate it for dinner. In total our boat caught fourteen red fish and one trout between the three anglers. Mine, as I am proud to say, was the largest of the group at 30”. Each licensed fisherman is allowed to catch five red fish 16” to 27” inches with a maximum of one over 30”. They’ll take you on out on Calcasieu Lake (nicknamed The Big Lake) in the brackish water of the Grand Bayou Marsh in search of red fish, flounder and trout. Yet another reason to plan a return vacation!įor something a little special, I would highly recommend a ½ day fishing trip with Calcasieu Charter Service. There are seven public golf courses in the area to choose from though I only got to play four. Contraband Bayou Golf Club At L'Auberge Du Lac 4.2 300 Reviews Rating Snapshot About Reviews Content, Offers and more Rating Snapshot All Time Last 6 Months Last 12 Months Rating Index 4.2 300 Reviews 5 Stars 145 4 Stars 111 3 Stars 32 2 Stars 8 1 Stars 4 Conditions 4.0 Value 4.1 Layout 4.4 Friendliness 4.6 Pace 4.3 Amenities 3.8 89. I can see why eastern Canadians would be drawn to this region. These French-speaking expatriates maintained their traditions, developed their own dialect and now as Cajuns have stamped an everlasting impression on the culture, music and cuisine of Louisiana. The region was settled primarily by families from Nova Scotia and Quebec during the 18 th and 19 th centuries when they were forcibly exiled by the British. These folks are proud of their Acadian heritage and were absolutely delighted to regal me with stories about their last visit to ‘back home’ or their longing to explore their family’s origin. His lyrics are more about living in Louisiana rather than chasing a little white ball, but still the song continues to resonate with me!įrom the day I arrived, I felt a genuine connection with the people of Lake Charles and no wonder. Lake Charles LA – “Chasin’ down a hoodoo there.” Even though it reminds me of my golf game, I’m sure John Fogerty from the famed rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival never imagined that his song would be an inspiration for a golf article. Born on the Bayou! Lake Charles, Louisiana
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